The 16-year-old had been in remand since last Friday as his parents did not post bail for him.

According to Channel NewsAsia, the handcuffed teenager appeared in court on Tuesday for his bail review at about 4pm and appeared calm. His parents were also present at the hearing.

Lawyer Alfred Dodwell had told the court that a bailor was on the way.

Mr Dodwell is one of the three lawyers including Mr Chong Jia Hao and Mr Ervin Tan who have stepped up to represent the teenager pro bono.

The Straits Times reported that the lawyers have chosen to represent Yee because of his young age and their belief that "everybody needs legal representation".

In a statement that was handed out to reporters, the lawyers said that they would advise Yee on his bail conditions, on whether pleading guilty or innocent would be the most appropriate course of action and on the sentencing options that may be dealt to young offenders.

District Judge Ronald Gwee has set the teen's next pre-trial conference for April 30.